Evaluation of two beta 2-microglobulin reagents by turbidimetric immunoassay

An increased level of beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2M) is seen in diseases such as lymphoproliferative diseases, renal diseases, solid tumors, liver diseases, certain viral infection, or chronic inflammatory diseases, etc. In this study, we evaluated a quantitative beta 2M assay for precision and line...

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Published in:Taehan Chindan Kŏmsa Ŭihakhoe chi 2007-12, Vol.27 (6), p.414-419
Main Authors: Park, Kyung Sun, Kang, So Young, Lee, Woo In
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Aged
beta 2-Microglobulin - analysis
Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique
Female
Humans
Immunoassay - methods
Luminescent Measurements
Male
Middle Aged
Nephelometry and Turbidimetry
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Regression Analysis
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:An increased level of beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2M) is seen in diseases such as lymphoproliferative diseases, renal diseases, solid tumors, liver diseases, certain viral infection, or chronic inflammatory diseases, etc. In this study, we evaluated a quantitative beta 2M assay for precision and linearity using an automated turbidimetric immunoassay (TIA) by Hitachi 7600-110 (Hitachi High Technologies Co., Japan). The TIA of beta 2M was compared with a chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) by Immulite 2000 (Diagnostic Products Corporation, USA). Two TIAs, the Hitachi 7600-110 with Roche reagent (Roche-TIA) and the Hitachi 7600- 110 with HBI reagent (HBI-TIA), were evaluated for within-run precision, within-day precision, betweendays precision, and linearity. With 68 serum samples, two TIAs were compared with Immulite 2000 using DPC reagent (DPC-CLIA). These data were analyzed by Passing-Bablok analysis and Bland- Altman analysis. The coefficients of variation (CVs) of within-run precision, within-day precision, and between- days precision were less than 7% in all groups. The linearity tests of the two TIAs were maintained well (Roche-TIA: R2=0.9952; HBI-TIA: R2=0.9946). The comparison study indicated good correlations (Roche-TIA/DPC-CLIA: r=0.9738, y=0.9625x-0.0375; HBI-TIA/DPC-CLIA: r=0.9725, y= 1.1000x-0.3100). In Bland-Altman analysis, less than 2SD differences were observed between the two groups. Both Roche-TIA and HBI-TIA showed a good precision and excellent correlations with DPC-CLIA; therefore, TIA could be used in the routine laboratory to determine a quantitative analysis of beta 2M.
ISSN:1598-6535
DOI:10.3343/kjlm.2007.27.6.414